Mechanical Project Engineer — Automation

Job overview

The Mechanical Project Engineer — Automation role is onsite in Bolingbrook, IL, with travel up to 25%. Compensation is $120,000–$150,000 per year. Formic provides robotics-as-a-service solutions intended to make automation accessible to manufacturers; the role is part of its Project Engineering team. The engineer owns mechanical design, documentation, integration, and commissioning for automation systems as they are developed and deployed. The work combines design and hands-on floor implementation to improve system reliability, deployment readiness, and the company’s automation portfolio.

What you'll do

• Design automation systems and assemblies, including palletizing, case packing, conveyor, material-handling, and end-of-arm tooling systems
• prototype, assemble, and test systems using SolidWorks
• maintain models, drawings, revision control, and release documentation
• create CAD models, drawings, diagrams, bills of materials, SOPs, and work instructions
• integrate subsystems
• commission and troubleshoot systems
• lead technical project work
• support design for manufacturability and assembly
• develop test plans
• work with vendors, integrators, and OEMs
• and use field feedback for design improvements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

mechanical project engineer

bolingbrook il

formic

industrial automation

robotics

solidworks

mechanical design

end-of-arm tooling

commissioning

system integration

up to 25% travel

$120k–$150k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Equity, medical, dental, and vision coverage
• employer-paid disability and life insurance
• employee assistance program
• up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• 401(k)
• monthly cell phone reimbursement
• and flexible time off.

Why this role

The role combines mechanical design with hands-on shop-floor integration and commissioning. The posting requires willingness to work onsite in the greater Chicago area and travel up to 25%.

About the employer

Formic is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.